India News LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal moans about 'two of his best ministers' being in jail

A 33-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter were found dead at their house in Kodialbail Guthu in Mangaluru on Wednesday, police said.

The deceased have been identified as Vijaya and her daughter Sumukha. They were found hanging in their house.
 

"Today we are living through a period of geopolitical competition...Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves through the global economy and across the world and we are seeing the ripple effect of that in food prices, energy prices, global insecurity," said UK Foreign Secy James Cleverly in New Delhi.

He added, "I am also going to echo the wise words of Prime Minister Modi who was right when he said to Putin, "today's era is not an era of war. Vladimir Putin must listen to those words & heed those words. Sadly, he is not doing so yet."

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to inaugurate the Ganga Aarti -- similar to the one held in Varanasi -- in Kolkata's Baje Kadamtala Ghat on Thursday, a senior official at the state secretariat said.
 

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in India to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Delhi | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in India to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. pic.twitter.com/cWXkUqLvO8

— ANI (@ANI)

Union Cabinet has approved the procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 6,828.36 crore. The aircraft will be supplied over a period of six years, the Minister of Defence said.

Supreme Court will deliver tomorrow, 2nd March its verdict on petitions pertaining to the Hindenburg report including on the issue of the constitution of the committee relating to regulatory mechanisms to protect the investors.

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao participated in the 'Kalyanotsavam' ritual of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy at Sri Tirumala Venkateshwara Swamy temple in Thimmapur in Kamareddy district on Wednesday.

KCR, as Rao is popularly known, unveiled a 'dhwajastambham' (temple pylon) with details regarding the development of the temple. Temple priests welcomed the Chief Minister and his wife with 'purnakumbha'.

బిర్కూర్ మండలంలోని ఈ దేవాలయ అభివృద్ధికి సంబంధించిన వివరాలతో కూడిన పైలాన్ ను సీఎం ఆవిష్కరించారు. శాసనసభ స్పీకర్ శ్రీ పోచారం శ్రీనివాస్ రెడ్డి కుటుంబం చేయించిన రెండు కిలోల స్వర్ణ కిరీటాన్ని స్వామి వారికి సీఎం కేసీఆర్ దంపతులు సమర్పించి, స్వామివారికి ప్రత్యేక పూజలు నిర్వహించారు. pic.twitter.com/jfcG8ZLLnf

— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO)

Addressing an event on his 70th birthday, Tamil Nadu CM and DMK president MK Stalin said, "Political parties should rise above differences and stand together as a united force to defeat the BJP in the upcoming Parliament election."

He added, "Thoughts for the third front are pointless. I humbly request all political parties, opposed to BJP, to understand simple electoral arithmetic logic and stand united."

"I'm working as CM by the order of Tamil Nadu's people, I'm working as DMK president by the order of cadres. I'm not an orator like Perarignar Anna, I am not a writer like Kalaignar but I can work hard like them," said Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in Chennai at an event on his 70th birthday.

"All like-minded opposition parties should come together against the divisive forces. I never said who will lead or who will become PM. It's not the question. We want to fight together unitedly, this is our desire," said Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

The CPI(M) Wednesday demanded a rollback in the LPG cylinder price hike, stating that the rise will further lead people to forgo the benefits under the Ujjwala Scheme which has already seen a 10 per cent decrease in beneficiaries opting for refills.
 

In his first press conference after Manish Sisodia's arrest, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "If Manish Sisodia joins BJP today, won't he be released tomorrow? All cases will be withdrawn. If Satyendar Jain joins BJP today, all cases will be withdrawn and he would be released from jail tomorrow. The issue isn't corruption but to stop work and send CBI-ED after opposition."

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister for putting "two of his best ministers in jail". He also stated that the liquorgate is not a scam.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates met Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Delhi on Wednesday. "He appreciated India's COVID-19 Management, Vaccination Drive & Digital Health initiatives like Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission," tweets the Minister.

Wonderful meeting with @BillGates.

He appreciated India's COVID-19 Management, Vaccination Drive & Digital Health initiatives like Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

We discussed about India's G20 health priorities, PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana and eSanjeevani. pic.twitter.com/hIB8zDxeVS

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya)

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday at 3.30 pm.

Youth Congress on Wednesday protested against the hike in prices of commercial LPG cylinders and domestic LPG cylinders.

The price of commercial LPG cylinders increased by Rs 350.50 per unit and domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 50 per unit with immediate effect from today, 1st March.

Bengaluru, K'taka | Youth Congress protests against the hike in prices of commercial LPG cylinders & domestic LPG cylinders

Price of commercial LPG cylinders increased by Rs 350.50 per unit and domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 50 per unit with immediate effect from today, 1st March. pic.twitter.com/4UfjX4JFUw

— ANI (@ANI)

In accordance with IT Rules 2021, we’ve published our report for January 2023. This report contains details of user complaints and actions taken by WhatsApp, as well as WhatsApp’s own preventive actions. WhatsApp banned over 2.9 million accounts in January, said WhatsApp Spokesperson.

Ateeq Ahmed, an accused in the Umesh Pal murder case, has moved Supreme Court seeking protection. He said that he doesn't want to be shifted to Uttar Pradesh jail from Gujarat jail.

Sarpanches of several villages on Wednesday staged a protest in Panchkula against the Haryana government's e-tender policy for development works in rural areas.

#BREAKING | First visuals of protest against Khattar government in Panchkula, Haryana.#BhiwaniMurderCase #Haryana #Panchkula

Watch here-https://t.co/ge3J2OVybC pic.twitter.com/GIv5USIndz

— Republic (@republic)

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will virtually address the 'Kashmir Mahotsav' organised by the Indian Institute of Sustainability, Gujarat University, on March 2.

Only four ministers in Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's cabinet ( Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Raaj Kumar Anand and Imran Hussain) now as the portfolios held by Manish Sisodia and Satyender Jain are distributed among ministers Kailash Gahlot and Rajkumar Anand.

The emergency meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is currently underway at the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday demanded resignation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. 

"Digital evidence in form of mobile phones was destroyed by former ministers. This was done under the instructions of Kejriwal," BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said.

#LIVE | AAP is a Paap party. Sisodia is accused No 1 as well as the Liquor Minister; Satyendar Jain has opened a massage centre inside the jail: BJP https://t.co/ge3J2OW61a#ManishSisodia #AAP #Delhi #Liquorgate #ArvindKejriwal pic.twitter.com/KF5AqLBQcY

— Republic (@republic)

In presence of Congress, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah pitched for Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin as Opposition's Prime Minister face.

Addressing a press conference, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Monday said that the resignation letters of Manish Sisodia and Satyender Jain need to be examined as they were without any date.

"How the resignation letter is undated? Kejriwal has once again played with the constitution," said BJP.

Two persons were arrested for stabbing a man, Ram Parvesh Paswan in the Azadpur area of Delhi. The accused have been identified as Ashu Miyan (32) of Jahangirpuri, a history-sheeter and Kamal Singh. Weapon of offence also recovered. Further is probe underway, said Delhi Police.

"For the UK, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is unacceptable. We're helping to defend the UN charter, sovereignty and territorial integrity. We hope this war comes to a swift conclusion. I respect India's judgement to have bilateral relations with countries of its choice," said UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly

In a stinging attack on the Opposition for Mafia raj, CM Yogi Adityanath said, "You have given one district, one mafia. We have started many policies that promote ' One District, One Product'."

On his government's crackdown on corruption, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave a strong message and said, "Bhag lo or Bhaag lo" (Participate or run away).

Speaking on the state budget, Cm Yogi Adityanath said, "We presented our budget successfully. I am proud of the Finance Minister who considered all the citizens, while also thinking of the development of Uttar Pradesh...UP is on Vikas Yatra"

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meet in Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

"Exchanged views on our bilateral cooperation and G20 issues," said EAM in a tweet.

A wide ranging discussion with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia on #G20FMM sidelines.

Exchanged views on our bilateral cooperation and G20 issues. pic.twitter.com/czRgKNo00E

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar)

The Centre has suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of 'public policy think tank' Centre for Policy Research (CPR): Sources

Defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over the thrashing of the father of a soldier, in Bihar, who lost his life in the Galwan valley clash. Further, the Defence minister condemned the act and expressed his displeasure.

Haryana government defended Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving jail terms in cases of rape and murder. Republic accessed the affidavit filed by the Haryana government in the in High Court which stated that Ram Rahim as 'not a serial killer.'

#BREAKING | Republic accesses the affidavit of Haryana government which defends Ram Rahim; 'Not a serial killer.'#RamRahim #HaryanaGovernment #Haryana

Watch here-https://t.co/ge3J2OW61a pic.twitter.com/JYwVCvynxF

— Republic (@republic)

EAM S Jaishankar meets Nigeria's Foreign minister Geoffrey Onyeama on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign ministers meet in the national capital. 

Kerala Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs department has seized 1065.30 grams of gold worth Rs 49 lakhs from a passenger coming from Kuwait at Kochi airport. 4 capsules of gold concealed inside the passenger's body were recovered & seized. Passenger arrested.

Taking cognisance of the strike, the Karnataka government passed the order on a 17% interim hike for government employees and a  committee was formed under ACS to study the repercussions of OPS. These changes will come into effect from April 1, 2023. The employees stated that they are not happy but satisfied with the relief provided by the Bommai government, 

The Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP regime has partially accepted the demand of government employees in poll-bound Karnataka and agreed to give interim hike of 17%. 

This strike comes in connection with three major demands: 

Implementation of the 7th Pay Commission report

Reverting to the Old Pension Scheme

Implementation of at least 40 percent of fitment facilities

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya issued his response on the yogi government's bulldozer action against the accused and who are also close aides of gangster Atiq Ahmed. . He said, "'The crime that has been committed against Umesh Patel is not a small thing. Crimilas like these need to be punished and it's the police and government's responsibility to take stern action".

As the Yogi government bulldozes the mafia, Republic reports from the demolition site in Prayagraj

In Umesh Pal Murder Case: Yogi government cracks the whip on mafia raj as bulldozer brought to demolish properties of accused in Prayagraj in the case who are also close aides of gangster Atique Ahmed.

#LIVE | Umesh Pal Murder Case: Yogi government cracks the whip on mafia raj as the UP Police now take bulldozer action on Atique Ahmed's aide house.#AtiqueAhmed #UmeshPalCase #YogiAdityanath #UP

Watch here-https://t.co/ge3J2OVybC pic.twitter.com/O3g7gyRdgX

— Republic (@republic)

EAM S Jaishankar met the Foreign minister of Mexico Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign ministers meet that is being held in New Delhi.

D group employees, nurses, physicians and other staff at Gulbarga institute of medical sciences staged a protest outside Secretariat in Bengaluru city. The employees are all standing outside the hospital and not attending work. Patients continue to queue up outside hospitals. Hospitals continue to use contract workers to attend to patients.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the post-budget webinar on 'Urban Planning, Development and Sanitation'. He said, "New cities that are being developed will create a new identity for India in the 21st century. With India urbanising rapidly, it is important to build infrastructure that is futuristic".

BJP's national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla shared a video and took a jibe at Kejriwal and Sisodia in connection with the liquor scam. He said AAP stands for Aur Adhik Paap and callem them Corruption ke thekedaar.

AAP ( Aur Adhik Paap) presents

Corruption ke thekedaar … kare corruption baar baar !!! (Bar Bar?) pic.twitter.com/72f4CrhIwL

— Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind)

ED conducts raid across 12 locations in Kolkata in connection with the gaming app E-nuggets case.

In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Former Commissioner of Bengaluru and party leader Bhaskar Rao joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of Karnataka Assembly elections.  “I will make sure that I will help the BJP party to strengthen its roots,” said the Minister in a press conference. READ MORE

Ahead of BJP's protest against Kejriwal government, security has beefed up the AAP headquarters in the ITO area of the national capital.

After Manish Sisodia and Satyender Jain have been incarcerated, the induction of new ministers in Arvind Kejriwal's cabinet will take some time as the resignation of both ministers needs to be accepted by President Droupadi Murmu, as per the sources.

In a major embarrassment for Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader and former IAS officer Bhaskar Rao is all set to join BJP in Karnataka days ahead of assembly polls. This comes days ahead when Kejriwal is scheduled to visit the poll-bound state. 

(In Pic: Bhaskar Rao (in shirt) meeting Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashok earlier in the day)

In the latest development in the Umesh Pal murder case, the Uttar Pradesh police raided the residence of Atique Ahmed's aide where they seized two cars.

In a major shock for the common man, the price of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders has been hiked by a huge margin. Domestic LPG Cylinder 14.2 kg prices have been increased by Rs 50 per cylinder with effect from today. With the latest revision, the domestic LPG cylinder price will now cost Rs 1103 in Delhi. 

The 19 kg Commercial LPG cylinder prices have also been increased by Rs 350.50 With this increase 19 kg commercial cylinder will cost Rs 2119.50 in Delhi and new rates are effective from today. READ MORE

The national capital witnessed a sudden shift in weather on Wednesday morning after thunderstorms with light to moderate-intensity rain lashed Delhi and parts of Delhi NCR. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). 

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), "Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of few places of Delhi, NCR ( Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram) Karnal, Meham, Rohtak, Bhiwani (Haryana) Hastinapur, Chandpur, Amroha (UP) during next two hours." READ MORE

Eggs were hurled at Congress state president and MP Revanth Reddy at Bhupalapally while he was addressing a large gathering during the Hath Se Hath Jodo Padayatra, Congress has claimed that the attack was done by the BRS supporters.

After a hot February, a sudden weather change was witnessed in Delhi/NCR on Tuesday morning.

AAP leader Manish Sisodia reiterated his stance on the allegations against him as "false" in his resignation letter stating that it is unfortunate that despite working with honesty and truthfulness continuously for eight years, corruption charges are being levelled against him.

"It is unfortunate that despite continuously working with honesty and truthfulness for eight years, corruption charges are being levelled against me. My God and I know that all these allegations are false. These allegations are in fact nothing more than a conspiracy of cowardly and weak people who are scared of Arvind Kejriwal's politics of truth. I am not their target, you [Kejriwal] are their target. Because today not only Delhi but the people of the whole country are seeing you as a leader who has a vision for the country and the ability to bring big changes in the lives of the people by implementing it," Sisodia said in its resignation letter to Arvind Kejriwal.

The celebrations of holi have already begun in Uttar Pradesh as people were seen participating in 'Lathmar Holi' which takes place in Mathura.

#WATCH | UP: 'Lathmar Holi" celebrations in Barsana area of Mathura pic.twitter.com/Yd58eVrmAQ

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP)

A 32-year-old Indian national on Tuesday was shot dead by Australian police after he allegedly stabbed a cleaner at a train station in Sydney and threatened law enforcement officers.

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain the bail plea of Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia against his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at this stage of investigation and suggested that he be moved to the Delhi High Court. 

The Top Court made a remark by saying that it can not interfere or intervene in the matter and just because an incident happens in Delhi. The petitioner has been asked to move to the Delhi High Court. 

Meanwhile, after the Apex Court latest remark, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to go to the Delhi HC in the matter. 

Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain have resigned from their post as a Cabinet minister in the Government of Delhi. The latest resignation have come up following the arrest of Manish Sisodia by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged new excise policy scam and Satyendar Jain by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in alleged money laundering case.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accepted the resignation and it is speculated that the ministries held by Manish Sisodia will be allocated to other Delhi ministers including Kailash Gehlot and Raaj Kumar Anand. At present no new minister is likely to take oath. 

Earlier, on Tuesday, the Supreme Court had refused to hear bail petition of Manish Sisodia, who was granted a five day CBI custody by the Delhi High Court on Monday.

The Top Court has asked Sisodia to move to Delhi HC in the matter. 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday divided the list of portfolios between its leaders Kailash Gehlot and Raj Kumar Aanand hours after the resignations of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain. The development came after Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain submitted their resignation to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

It is important to note that Raaj Kumar Anand succeeded Manish Sisodia as the Delhi Education Minister, while Kailash Gehlot took over Satyendar Jain’s water, power and Irrigation & flood Control. Sisodia was handling Jain’s portfolios after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection to an alleged money laundering in June 2022. READ MORE

BJP to organise a Jan Jagaran protest against CM Arvind Kejriwal demanding his resignation following his minister Manish Sisdoia's arrest in liquor policy case.

केजरीवाल सरकार के शराब घोटाले के विरोध में जनजागरण अभियान। @Virend_Sachdeva @RamvirBidhuri

Date- 01/03/2023
Time- 10:45 AM pic.twitter.com/ENp9CKkaYz

— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi)